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  • Birthday 01/19/1951

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    Skiff Lake, New Brunswick, Canada
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    Started building wooded ship models in 1971. Most kits were from Blue Jacket out of Norwalk, Conn. at that time. I recently found that my hands were to shaky and my eyes were not the same. I found my self running away for model building until one day I was at an estate auction that had a number of pond boats and models in rough shape from the early 1900's. I hated to see these boats ending up in the trash and I purchased them all to restore. They are a piece of history and for my own satisfaction I wanted to save them all. The past five years I have been collecting and restoring old models acquired from estates, auctions, etc. I'm always looking for early 1900 pond boats, hand made models, folk art, ets. Condition is not a concern. Just the fact I can save a model, regardless of condition give me great pleasure. Some I restore completely and others I clean, refurbish but leave them in their natural state. At lease with bad eyes and shaky hands I have found a new cause. Anyone in the same condition may find saving a piece of history as gratifying as build a scratch. That way you can keep active and get the enjoyment of saving a piece of history . Thank you from Skiff Lake NB Canada. Pat

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  9. skifflake
    Beautiful work. Pat
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    Just beautiful. The big Nor-Easter is just starting here in Fredericton. I will keep watching. Thanks. Pat
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    Keith: Just beautiful and skilled detail. You are pushing me to much higher standards. I will be watching and learning. Thanks. Pat at Skiff Lake NB
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    Hi Keith: I build my wife a Victorian house. This took a lot of heat off as she said I was spending to much time on my boats. Now she spends hours decoration her new home. It really works.....
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    Great Job Mike. I will watch right through to competition. Pat at Skiff Kale
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    Keep us updated. I will be watching as the bluenose is one of my favorite. Pat
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    Thanks so much Jon. I have learned so much from the pictures above and I will be revisiting as a reference going forward. I acquired a 1930 hand made fishing boat from the North Shore of New Brunswick. the hull alone is over 36". I will be doing a complete restoration starting this Spring and I plan on starting a restoration log. I will coming back to your builds for your help and inspiration. By the way, the Blizzard hitting here today has completely shut down New Brunswick. 40" plus 60 mph winds. Pat at Skiff Lake
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    Beautiful Ken. Pat
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    Hi Jon: Fantastic work. I do look forward to seeing the completed Bluenose in person. As for the restiration project with you friend please keep me posted. Thanks Pat
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    Thanks for the up date Michael. This is a complicated restoration for sure. Hope all is well and I will surely keep watching. Pat at Skiff Lake NB
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    Beautiful, that she is. I only live four hours from Halifax where the Bluenose generally spends the summer. What a boat up close...Pat Skiff Lake
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    Hi Doug: Have you looked into solid wood hulls, such as the Blue Jacket kits out of Maine. In the 1970's there were located in Norwalk Conn. They have great kits and this is where I got my start. My first build was plank and it was difficult and discouraged me somewhat. After that I went to Blue Jacket kits and they have the Bluenose and many other great kits. Check them out on line...
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    Hi Brian: Does you Dremel Router table come in handy. Are the quite expensive. I may actrally get on of them. Thanks. Pat at Skiff Lake NB Canada
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    Hi Doug: I had the same problem with my first bluenose kit build. I had a hard time cutting them out, gluing, etc. On a lated rebuild I built these parts from solid wood and that turned out much better. Keep going. Pat at Skiff Lake
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    Hi Russ: I will be joining in. thanks. Pat at Skiff Lake NB Canada

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